This Britain
Wild mushroom-picker wins battle of the chanterelles
Published: 17 May 2006
For 20 years the only thing that caught Brigitte Tee-Hillman as she picked mushrooms in the New Forest was the occasional bramble concealing a chanterelle or cep. But when the long arm of the law reached out for Mrs Tee-Hillman three years ago it started a debate over the legality of mushroom picking which yesterday ended in a hard-earned victory for the 64-year-old businesswoman.
Forget the balsamic and rocket, beans means sales boom
Published: 17 May 2006
Britain's emerging reputation as a nation of fine-food lovers will take a knock today with the revelation that something far more mundane than the latest balsamic vinegar is vying for space on our shelves.
Giacometti meets the Elephant Man as the Turner Prize puts controversy before quality
Published: 17 May 2006
The Turner Prize does not make life easy for itself. Every year it has to come up with four youngish and interesting artists. There is a written rule that they must be under 50. There is an unwritten rule that they must not have been shortlisted before, and certainly must not have won, and a second unwritten rule that they must be "innovative". In other words, anyone with form is excluded. No wonder the prize must often make do with art that is no more than barely adequate.
Banksy takes to streets to highlight Aids crisis
Published: 16 May 2006
The "guerrilla" graffiti artist Banksy has spray-painted a striking, large-scale image entitled Sweeping It Under The Carpet on a wall in Chalk Farm, north London.
Memorial honours sacrifice of conscientious objectors
Published: 15 May 2006
In the centre of London, close to the statue of Gandhi and the Hiroshima blossom tree, there lies another testament to the futility of war.
The good news: we've found the last available World Cup tickets. The bad news: they'll cost you... £20,000
Published: 14 May 2006
The bad news has been piling up for England, what with Wayne Rooney's metatarsal, the saga of "Big Phil" Scolari and Michael Owen's mysterious aches in his scoring foot. But now some good news: The Independent on Sunday has tracked down the only tickets still available for the World Cup.
Cardinal dismissed his top press aide 'for being gay'
Published: 14 May 2006
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales sacked a senior aide because he was gay, it was reported last night. Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor was personally involved in the dismissal of his personal press officer, according to The Mail on Sunday.
Private Clubs: Cocktail empire
Published: 14 May 2006
When my marriage broke up, Sunday lunch kept me sane
Published: 14 May 2006
Age rage: My mid-life crisis
Published: 14 May 2006
Opus Dei: Jack Valero speaks for an evil sect, says 'The Da Vinci Code'
Published: 14 May 2006
A Hampstead Heath murder mystery
Published: 13 May 2006
England's trophy wives: the women behind squad's hopefuls
Published: 13 May 2006
Member of Smurfit dynasty 'burns himself' to death
Published: 12 May 2006
A member of one of Ireland's richest families has died after being found engulfed in flames in a London churchyard.
Galleries and museums unable to buy new works as funding dries up
Published: 12 May 2006
Nearly 70 per cent of museums and galleries acquire new works only or mainly if they are given them, according to the first authoritative study into collecting.
Britain's colonial adventures: The truth about Gordon of Khartoum
Published: 12 May 2006
Most neighbour rows due to noise
Published: 12 May 2006
Noise is the most common reason for disputes between neighbours,according to a survey. Two-thirds of people who fell out with neighbours did so because of conflicts about loud music and other noise problems.
Remembering the 80s
Published: 12 May 2006
Awards for project to save Brunel ship
Published: 12 May 2006
The long campaign to renovate the SS Great Britain, Isambard Kingdom Brunel's great iron ship, has been rewarded with a brace of wins at the 2006 Museums and Heritage Awards.
Friend says bombers did not act alone and appeals for information
Published: 12 May 2006
In the wake of yesterday's reports, a friend of Shahzad Tanweer's family said he believed there were people in Leeds who could help the intelligence services and urged them to come forward.
Directors hit £10m jackpot on 'fairer' lottery
Published: 11 May 2006
A charity lottery promoted as the fairer alternative to the National Lottery has awarded its directors shares and bonuses worth almost £10m.
Slavery: Is it time for an apology?
Published: 11 May 2006
Roddick targets Nestlé after corporate 'sell-out'
Published: 11 May 2006
Dame Anita Roddick has admitted that she harbours concerns over the ethical record of Nestlé, a major shareholder in the French cosmetic giant L'Oréal, which bought the Body Shop for £652m.
English Heritage launches campaign to save historic churches from rot and ruin
Published: 11 May 2006
Hundreds of England's historic churches face decay and closure in the face of a £925m repair bill, according to a report.
Poles? They make terrible waiters, says celebrity chef
Published: 11 May 2006
They are almost universally admired for their work ethic, as well as their readiness to do jobs that British people shun, including waiting on tables. But, according to celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson, the problem with the Polish immigrant waiters is that they don't speak English and are paid too much.
